Hotels

The Elite Stadshotellet (pictured) has been chosen as the IDER 2009 Headquarter Hotel - Built in 1870 and set amid a scenic location on the waterfront, the historic Elite Stadshotellet Karlstad is within a few minutes walk of the Värmlands Museum and close to the town square. The Ibis Hotel and the Elite Stadshotellet are closest to the museum. The Scandic Winn is within 5 minutes walk of the museum. The Clarion Collection Hotel Bilan is well known and is an old prison with great charm. The Clarion Hotel Plaza and Clarion Hotel Drott are 10 minutes walk from the museum and are also recommended.

Our hotel recommendations are:

• Elite Stadshotellet (IDER 2009 Headquarter Hotel)
  Rate for single including breakfast - SEK750 (approx €73) - Quote: MSB091019
  Phone: +46 (0)54-293000. Fax: +46 (0)54-293031. email: info.karlstad@elite.se
  www.elite.se
• Clarion Hotel Plaza
  Rate for single including breakfast - SEK850 (approx €83) - Quote: IDER
  Phone: +46 (0)54-100200. Fax: +46 (0)54-100224. email: cl.plazakarlstad@choice.se
  www.clarionplaza.se
• Clarion Hotel Drott
  Rate for single including breakfast - SEK766 (approx €75) - Quote: IDER
  Phone: +46 (0)54-101010. email: cc.drott@choice.se
  www.drotthotel.se

This link will take you to the list of 11 most visited hotels in Karlstad (prices in Swedish kronor) and how to book - Hotels and booking

This link will show you where the hotels are located in Karlstad - Location of Hotels.

IDER 2009 will take place on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st October 2009 at the Värmlands Museum, Karlstad, Sweden. To find out more about Karlstad.

Karlstad is not a big city and you can walk to most places in 15 minutes.

Location & History of Karlstad

On Karlstad's largest islet, there was a place of counsel called Tingvalla in the medieval age, which had roots from the Viking Age before 1000 AD. It was also used as a market place. Karlstad was granted its city charter on March 5, 1584 by the Swedish Duke Charles, who would later be crowned King Charles IX of Sweden. The city derives its name from the King – Karlstad literally means Charles' city. The Duke also granted Karlstad the right as a governmental seat in the region, and gave it a substantial amount of land. The Duke built his own house in the city, which is referred to as Kungsgården (The King's Manor). Karlstad's Cathedral was built on the location Kungsgården in 1724 - 1730 by Christian Haller.

A significant coup d'état of modern Swedish history had its beginning in Karlstad. During the night of 7 March 1809, Georg Adlersparre used the part of the western army that was stationed in Värmland to occupy Karlstad. From there he officially proclaimed a revolution, and during 9 March, he and his soldiers began their successful march toward the capital to end the reign of King Gustav IV Adolf.

Karlstad has suffered four major fires. Only the cathedral and a few houses remained after the last fire on July 2, 1865. Karlstad was thereafter rebuilt according to a grid pattern with wide streets surrounded by trees.

In 1905, the agreement to dissolve the union between Norway and Sweden was signed in Karlstad.

Location of Värmlands Museum

Värmlands Museum is situated in the middle of Karlstad with the city library as its closest neighbour.

On Foot
From Drottninggatan take Västra Torgatan up to the main market place. When you get to the market, continue on Västra Torgatan straight ahead - signs are posted. After a three minute walk, you will see the museum buildings in the park on the left side.

By Car From E18
Follow the signs towards the city center. Downtown there are signs on all the entrance routes which show the way to Värmlands Museum. 50 metres from the main entrance, beside the city library, there is a large parking lot. There are "disabled" spaces close to the main entrance.